Finding Frugal Gifts is in the Planning

Awwww Spring is here, can the wedding shower invitations be far behind? After each holiday, I look for items, such as dish towels, that can be used for gifts, next year. Most sell for 50% to 75% off after the holiday and make excellent gifts for the new brides. She can have a new decorated towel to celebrate New Year's, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, or what ever it might be, in her new marriage and home. Plus you will have saved money!

Another great idea is using a bucket as a container and filling it with small garden hand tools. Starting a new home entails a lot of small expenses. Most we do not think of until the need arises. Giving a 5 pound bag of potting soil, a scoop or hand rake with some clay pots, topped off with a 6 pack of blooming flowers will get any new home owner off to a good start. You can usually find these items, except for the flowers, in the garden department of your local Kmart or Wal-Mart in the fall reduced by 50% to 60%.

Saving money is a matter of timing and thinking ahead. Happy shopping everyone!